Houston: Houston Rockets center Alperen Sengun was named an NBA All-Star for the second time in his career. "Houston Rockets center Alperen Sengun has been named by NBA Commissioner Adam Silver to replace injured Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander on Team World for the 2026 NBA All-Star Game (Sunday, 2/15 on NBC and Peacock)," the NBA said in a statement on Sunday.

According to Anadolu Agency, Sengun, 23, averaged 20.8 points, 9.4 rebounds, and a career-high 6.3 assists in 44 games this season. The 75th NBA All-Star Game will feature two teams of US players (USA Stars and USA Stripes) and one team of international players (Team World) competing in a round-robin mini-tournament with four 12-minute games. The game will take place at Intuit Dome in Inglewood, California, on Sunday, Feb. 15.